FYI Resources Ltd (ASX:FYI, OTCQX:FYIRF) has roped in industry stalwart Raj Kandiah to spearhead its high-purity alumina (HPA) projects ahead of the products hitting the market.
As head of commercial, Kandiah will drive FYI's ambitious global growth strategy and technical product marketing for the company's HPA endeavour.
An accomplished executive with more than three decades of experience in senior commercial roles, he has had an illustrious career trajectory, most recently serving as director of New Market Development for Alcoa (NYSE:AA) Australia, where he honed his skills in the high-purity alumina sector.
His tenures at Argyle Pink Diamonds and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO), along with senior executive roles for various Australian iron ore, bauxite and steel scrap companies, speak volumes about his versatile industry experience.
Timely addition
“We welcome Raj to the FYI senior management team,” managing director and chief executive officer Roland Hill said.
“With his qualifications, skills and extensive industry experience, particularly in HPA, we believe he will add immediate and long-term value to our product marketing strategy at a point at which our HPA project development is about to commence a new phase of commercialisation.”
High achiever
Kandiah brings a unique blend of chemical understanding and business acumen to FYI, with a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Deakin University and a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM).
He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and is currently pursuing a Master of Sustainable Development at Murdoch University.